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Limulus
NEWSLETTER
Department of Biological Sciences, Wagner College, Staten Island, NY
Volume 2009, Issue Fall-05
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Like this year, the November newsletter has always been late.
The reason is evident. There is a peak of work at the end of a
semester when term papers are due and final exams are
coming up. I have always a little of a bad conscience when the
newsletter is late. In order to get rid of this I use the power of
the editor and rename this last issue of the fall semester. It is
the November/December issue! Consequently, it is not late.
Again, I think, we succeeded to make up a wonderful issue,
containing reports of success and tons of opportunities and
experiences in our department. At this point I would like to
especially mention and underline one Name: Nidhi Khanna.
Nidhi has done a marvelous job as Assistant Editor of the
Limulus, not only in this issue, but during the whole year she
is supporting me. Nidhi, thank you so much.
Students, I hope all of you have great final exams and finish
the fall semester with success. I wish everybody Merry
Christmas and all the best for the new year. I am very much
looking forward to see you back at Wagner College for the
spring semester 2010.
Dr. Horst Onken
The Editor
BIOLOGY STAFF AND FACULTY NEWS
BIOLOGY PROFESSORS RECEIVE HONORS AT
FACULTY AWARD DINNER
The faculty awards dinner took place on Tuesday, November
17th. The Biology Department‟s very own Dr. Onken and Dr.
Cook were both honored at this dinner.
Dr. Onken was awarded the Faculty
Award for Exceptional Performance
in the Area of Scholarship. Dr.
Onken began teaching at Wagner
only three years ago, but has made
tremendous contributions to the
Biology Department, particularly by
expanding research opportunities for
undergraduate students. Dr. Onken
research deals with mosquitoes, and
he has been published in six times in
scientific journals while at Wagner.
Dr. Onken has inspired students and faculty to realize that
research in an important part of the learning process, and his
accomplishments have helped the Biology Department grow.
November/December, 2009
Dr. Cook was awarded the Teaching with Technology Award.
Dr. Cook incorporates a variety of
technological resources into the
majority of the courses that she
teaches. In today‟s world, students
need to be better acquainted with
technology in order to compete with
others, and Dr. Cook continues to
prepare her students for the rapidly
changing and technological advance
world. Many of the assignments and
learning tools that she uses are
technology based, and she has even made use of new and
improved technology in her molecular cell research.
Congratulations Dr. Onken and Dr. Cook!
Contributed by Nidhi Khanna (information, including photographs, was
compiled from the Wagner Website)
BIOLOGY LC RECIEVES SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Dr. Stearns and Dr. Houlihan are teaching an LC together
called “Bacteria, Human Health, and Survival.” In accordance
to the Wagner Plan, students in learning community must
complete an experiential component, which requires students
to complete 30 hours of community service. Students in Dr.
Stearns and Dr. Houlihan‟s LC have been teaching middleschool students in local schools about bacteria and hygiene.
Wagner students made presentations to the middle-school
students about “good and bad bacteria” and also told the
youngsters about the importance of maintaining good hygiene.
The LC was recently featured in an article in the Staten Island
Advance. To view the article, please visit the following link:
http://www.wagner.edu/news/sites/wagner.edu.news/files/091
125%20Advance%20%28Diane%20Lore%29%2C%20Outrea
ch%20by%20college%20students%20%28WEB%29.jpg. The
information for this article was provided from the Staten
Island Advance.
Contributed by Nidhi Khanna
BIOLOGY CLUB NEWS
The Biology Club sponsored a table in the Union raising
awareness about animal cruelty on November 17th. Biology
Club members encouraged people from the Wagner
community to donate money to that would help save animals
from abusive owners. Members also gave out free bags of
candy that included startling facts about animal cruelty.
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Pictures from Breast Cancer Walk contributed by Shannon
O‟Neill:
Victor Stora, Jessica Cozzolino, and Michael Migliorini help
out at the Animal Cruelty table.
Contributed by Nidhi Khanna
TRI-BETA NEWS
The members of Tri-Beta have been extremely busy towards
the end of this semester. They completed their on and offcampus community service, and pictures from both of these
events are featured below. Everyone is excited that winter
break is approaching, and they are looking forward to a new
semester filled with more fun activities and community
service!
Contributed by Yolana Fuks
Pictures from Haunted Hallways contributed by Yolana Fuks:
Contributed by Nidhi Khanna
PRE-HEALTH SOCIETY
The Pre-Health Society participated in two on-campus
community service events this past month. Members took part
in the letter writing campaign that thanked soldiers for the
sacrifices that they were making overseas. Members also
participated in the Up „Til Dawn event that occurred on
November 18th. Up „Til Dawn is also a letter writing campaign
that helps raise money for St. Jude‟s Research Hospital. The
Pre-Health Society had a great turn out for both of these
events!
Victor Stora (Pre-Health Society Treasurer) and Jessica
Cozzolino (Pre-Health Society‟s Pre-Veterinary VP) write
letters at Up „Til Dawn.
Contributed by Nidhi Khanna
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OPPORTUNITIES
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Scholarship opportunities for sophomores and juniors are
available from the Morris K. Udall Foundation
(www.udall.gov) for the following categories:
1.) Students committed to an environmental career
2) Native American/Alaskan Native students interested in
Native health care or tribal public policy
The scholarship is for $5000 and includes a mandatory 4-day
conference in August. Honorary Mention awards are for $350.
Any students interested in applying should contact Brian
Palestis (bpalesti@wagner.edu).
Contributed by Dr. Palestis
WORK IN THE GARDEN
Students interested in collaborating in the greenhouse and/or
garden during the spring of 2010 should contact Dr. Onken
(horst.onken@wagner.edu).
planet. The principal investigators of this project address
larval mosquitoes, because it appears more straightforward to
fight these vectors as long as they are confined in an aquatic
habitat.
In collaboration with colleagues from the U.S. (Mt. Desert
Island Biological Laboratories, Maine), Brazil (University of
São Paulo in Ribeirão Preto, University of Paraná in Curitiba)
and Canada (University of Manitoba in Winnipeg) Dr. Onken
pursues research with Crustacea related to the osmoregulatory
capacities and mechanisms of crabs. Together with Dr.
Alauddin (Chemistry) and Professor Beecher (Biology), an
ecophysiological study is in an early stage of planning.
Dr. Onken can offer research opportunities for two to three
students. If interested contact Dr. Onken in his office (Megerle
Science Hall Room 411), lab (Megerle Science Hall Room
406) or via e-mail (horst.onken@wagner.edu) or phone 4204211.
Contributed by Dr. Onken
Contributed by Dr. Onken
BE A LIMULUS ASISTANT EDITOR
Proficient student writers are invited to become assistant
editors for the newsletter of the Department of Biological
Sciences. If you are interested, please, contact Dr. Onken
(horst.onken@wagner.edu).
Contributed by Dr. Onken
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
Greetings Everyone,
I am Nidhi Khanna and I am currently a junior. I am working
with this non-profit organization called Planting Peace.
Planting Peace has many sub-organizations including one
called The Clean World Movement. The Clean World
Movement is trying to encourage more individuals around the
world to recycle and to take better care of the planet. I am
working with The Clean World Movement as the
environmental director in my community. I am organizing
some clean-ups in Staten Island during the semester. If
anybody is interested in helping out, please feel free to contact
me at nidhi.khanna@wagner.edu. Thanks for your interest and
I look forward hearing from you! If you would like more
information about the organization I am working with, please
visit: http://www.plantingpeace.org/.
Contributed by Nidhi Khanna
RESEARCH WITH MOSQUITOES AND CRABS
Dr.
Onken
offers
research opportunities
for students in the frame
of a project in which he
collaborates with scientists from Washington
State University, the University of Idaho, and the University
of Alberta (Edmonton, CA). The project is funded by the
National Institute of Health and studies the physiology of the
midgut of larval yellow fever mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti).
Mosquitoes are vectors of a number of parasites, transmit
devastating diseases like malaria, yellow fever and dengue,
and are a major threat to the health of billions of people on our
EXPERIENCES
TRIP TO STATEN ISLAND ZOO
This semester, I am taking Forms and Functions with
Professor Beecher. For one of our assignments, the class was
asked to visit the Staten Island Zoo. Despite being a Staten
Island native, I must admit that this was the first time I
actually paid a visit to the zoo that literally minutes away from
my home.
For my assignment, I was required to pick an animal that I
found interesting and research about its biology and create a
fact sheet. Even though I was supposed to write about one
animal at the zoo, I was eager to observe the large variety of
species in the zoo‟s botanical garden. At the zoo, visitors can
learn about amphibians, birds, reptiles, fish, and other
mammals. In 1936, the zoo was opened and it was actually the
only zoo in the entire world to have 32 rattlesnakes. Even
today, the zoo has an extensive collection of rattlesnakes and
other snakes including Anacondas. Another interesting fact
about the Staten Island Zoo is that it was the first American
zoo to employ a female veterinarian to serve as the zoo‟s
doctor.
The zoo‟s mission is to educate visitors about the importance
of animals and to appreciate the existence of the wide-range of
animals that nature has to offer. The zoo is currently
constructing a few new attractions including a Leopard
exhibit, Red Panda Exhibit, and a carousel for children to
enjoy. Many activities at the zoo are centered around children,
but adults and individuals of all ages can visit the zoo and
learn something new! The zoo also started a Meerkat Project
that is focused on renovating the homes of the meerkats that
inhabit the zoo. People that are interested in supporting this
project can donate money directly to the zoo. The zoo also
offers opportunities to the public to volunteer and adopt
animals. This month, the zoo is hosting a few events including
a “Charles Dickens” themed event that includes caroling and
lighting of the Christmas Tree. Another scheduled event
includes a holiday breakfast with a visit from another animal
that will make an appearance at the zoo, a reindeer. For more
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information
about
the
www.statenislandzoo.org.
zoo,
please
visit
A selection of photographs follows on the next page:
Contributed by Nidhi Khanna
VISIT TO THE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Recently, I paid a visit to the Museum of Natural History to do
an assignment for Professor Beecher‟s Forms and Functions
Class. I have visited
the museum several
times, but I learn
something new during
every visit. While at
the
museum,
I
wandered into the
Primates, Dinosaurs,
and
Reptile
and
Amphibians exhibit.
Currently, the museum has a few new exhibits that seem very
interesting and educational. The Spider Silk exhibit includes
an elaborate silk textile that was created by over one million
spiders! The spiders spun the silk for four years, and about 80
people in Madagascar collected the millions of spiders to
make this textile. Men and women wove the silk after the
spiders produced this extremely soft and strong silk. Every
thread in the textile actually represents 96 strands of spider
silk! Currently, the Museum of Natural History is the only
place in the world that has a textile of the woven spider silk.
Another great new exhibit is Frogs: A Chorus of Colors. This
exhibit will be open until January 3rd. The museum has an
extensive exhibit of various frog species including Fire-bellied
toads, Waxy Monkey Frogs, and the Blue Dart Poison Frog.
The exhibit provides visitors with a lot of fun facts about
frogs. It is definitely a treat to see a variety of frog species and
the different colors that each species comes in. Many frog
species are getting smaller and this is primarily due to climate
change, and human involvement. Human activity has
destroyed frog habitats and humans have polluted the areas
that are inhabited by frogs.
The Museum of Natural History is a great place to visit,
especially when you are trying to think of something fun to do
in New York City. The museum always has new and
interesting exhibits that are not only educational but fun to
visit as well. During my visit, I took some pictures, and I hope
you like them! For more information on the museum, please
visit http://www.amnh.org/.
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Some more photographs follow on the next page:
Contributed by Nidhi Khanna
PARTICPATION IN BLIND TASTE TEST
Professor Beecher‟s Environmental Biology class has been
discussing several important environmental issues that affect
the global community. Recently, the class started to do some
research on various types of labels, like free trade, rainforest
alliance, shade grown, and recycling. Some students gave
individual presentations on specific labels and their meanings.
Free trade products are basically sold directly from the vender
to the consumer. The government or other “middlemen” do
not have any involvement with the buying and selling of the
products. Products that have a rainforest alliance label are
deemed acceptable by this non-governmental organization. In
order to be rainforest alliance certified, farming methods that
are harmful to ecosystems cannot be used, and workers
growing the crops must be treated fairly, and their lives should
not be in danger. Farha Rashid (a student in the class) did a
presentation on Fair Trade products. She discovered that
farmers who produce these products are paid a fair price and
fair trade ensures that forced child labor is not used in the
production.
Shade grown coffee is basically grown under a number of
trees. The coffee is grown under the shade, and this is
beneficial to the environment. When coffee is grown under the
sun, many farmers use hazardous insecticides and chemicals.
Recycling labels are identifiable by almost everyone, and
these labels have been encouraging the public to reduce and
reuse recyclable materials.
Several other students gave presentations on labels. Tyler
discussed on Certified Naturally Grown labels. These labels
are geared towards small local farmers and focus on farm-tomarket values. Lawrence researched Pure Fun Organic Candy
and realized that this kind of label ensures that workers are
treated nicely, and organic products are used in manufacturing
processes. Lynette, Peter, Jim, and Ayn worked together and
learned about USDA Organic labels. In order for foods to
obtain this label, the food must be produced in an
environmentally sustainable manner. Hormones and relatively
few pesticides are utilized.
After each student in the class researched a specific label, they
shared their findings with the rest of the class. Students
learned how farmers get certified for certain labels. Professor
Beecher conducted a blind taste test, and she had students try
to detect the difference between organic shade coffee and
Dunkin Donuts coffee. Students were blindfolded, drank each
kind of coffee, and then revealed to the class which coffee
they preferred. Emily Pierce liked the shade coffee, Pete
Westwood liked the Dunkin Donuts coffee, and James Lee
was unable to detect any difference between the two coffee
types. The class enjoyed drinking coffee during the rest of the
class, and then spoke about different kinds of renewable
energy technologies like wind, photovoltaics, and hydrogen
fuel cells. To learn more about these labels, please visit the
following websites:
http://www.naturallygrown.org/
http://www.organiccandy.com/
http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/getfile?dDocName=STE
LDEV3004446&acct=nopgeninfo
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http://www.transfairusa.org/
Contributed by Professor Beecher, The Environmental Biology Class, and
Nidhi Khanna
EDWARD CALBRESE ABOUT HORMESIS
On a cold November night, Edward
Calabrese, professor of toxicology
and environmental science at the
University of Massachusetts, came
to inform students about the
importance
of
the
leading
proponent of hormesis. Calabrese
has published many papers on this
topic, including several major
review papers summarizing a large
number of studies that have shown hormesis (where a
substance that is inhibitory at high doses can be stimulatory at
low doses).
Coincidently, this phenomenon has been the basis of many
research projects at Wagner. A professor of Anatomy &
Physiology, Dr.Fulop, along with his students have performed
experiments on the effects of alcohol on zebrafish. Another
professor in the biology department at Wagner College, Dr.
Moorthy, has had students examine the effects of lithium
chloride on zebrafish embryos and alcohol on Drosophila.
Dr. Calabrese explained this to us as “a response phenomenon
characterized by a low dose stimulation and a high dose of
inhibition.” Early in his speech, it was stressed to us that the
beneficial/harmfulness of hormesis should not be included into
the definition. Basically, hormesis is the idea that a toxin will
have an opposite effect in small doses as in large doses.
Hormesis is a generalized phenomenon: independent of
model, endpoint and agent.
When applying the phenomenon of hormesis, two possible
responses that could be graphed are: J–shaped or inverted Ushaped. One area of study with hormesis is aging. Survival
capacity depends on homeostatic ability and was studied with
mild stressors. These mild stressors were shown to have anti
aging effects. Mild stressors included heat shock, irradiation,
hyper gravity and food restrictions.
“The reasons for this reluctance to change are complex but can
be traced in large part to the fact that toxicology has been,
primarily, an applied discipline with the creditable goal of
protecting health. Faced with a huge number of compounds to
be tested, toxicologists therefore streamlined their processes to
reduce the number of animals used per dose and the number of
doses per experiment” stated Dr. Calabrese, in his effort to
explain why hormesis was overlooked by toxology.
After grasping a greater knowledge on this topic, it still leaves
the lingering question: why is the phenomenon of hormesis
important? To Dr. Calabrese he stresses that it will change
how radiation health experts, chemical toxologists,
pharmacologists, high risk assessors, and physicians do their
job. By applying this new way of thinking and approach to
toxology, it may open new doors to many professions.
Ultimately, the decision of if you would like to believe in
hormesis is up to you.
PUBLICATIONS
Etinger, A., Lebron, J. & Palestis, B. J.. (2009, in press).
Sex-assortative shoaling in zebrafish (Danio rerio). Bios.
Izeirovski, S., Moffett, S. B., Moffett, D. F. & Onken, H.
(2009). The anterior midgut of larval yellow fever mosquitoes
(Aedes aegypti): Effects of nutrients on the transepithelial
voltage and strong luminal alkalinization. Wagner College
Forum for Undergraduate Research.
Izeirovski, S., Moffett, S. B., Moffett, D. F. & Onken, H.
(2009, in press). The anterior midgut of larval yellow fever
mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti): effects of amino acids,
dicarboxylic acids, and glucose on the transepithelial voltage
and strong luminal alkalinization. Journal of Experimental
Zoology, published online, DOI: 10.1002/jez.561.
Jagadeshwaran, U., Onken, H., Hardy, M., Moffett, S. B. &
Moffett, D. F. (2009, in press). Cellular mechanisms of acid
secretion in the posterior midgut of the larval mosquito Aedes
aegypti. Journal of Experimental Biology, in press.
Lamb, C. M., Moorthy, A. S., Corbo, C.P. & Fulop, Z. L.
(2009). Teratogenic effects of lithium chloride on eye
development in early embryogenesis of Zebrafish (Danio
rerio). In Vivo 31(1): 24-31.
Moffett, D.F. and Onken, H. (2009, in press). The Cellular
Basis of Extreme Alkali Secretion in Insects: A Tale of Two
Tissues. In: Epithelial Transport Physiology (ed. George A.
Gerencser). Totowa, New Jersey: Humana Press.
Onken, H., & Moffett, D. F. (2009). Revisiting the cellular
mechanisms of strong luminal alkalinization in the anterior
midgut of larval mosquitoes. Journal of Experimental Biology.
212: 373-377.
Onken, H., Patel, M., Javoroncov, M., Izeirovski, S.,
Moffett, S.B. & Moffett, D.F. (2009). Strong alkalinization in
the anterior midgut of larval yellow fever mosquitoes (Aedes
aegypti): Involvement of luminal Na+/K+-ATPase. Journal of
Experimental Zoology. 311A: 155-161.
Palestis, B.G. (2009). Fluctuating asymmetry in common tern
chicks varies with hatching order and clutch size. The Auk
126: 815-822.
Palestis, B.G. (2009). Use of artificial eelgrass mats by
saltmarsh-nesting common terns (Sterna hirundo). In Vivo
30(3): 11-16.
Trivers, R., B.G. Palestis & D. Zaatari. (2009). The Anatomy
of a Fraud: Symmetry and Dance. TPZ Publishers. Antioch,
CA.
Zaatari, D., Palestis, B.G. & Trivers, R. (2009). Fluctuating
asymmetry of responders affects offers in the Ultimatum
Game oppositely according to attractiveness or need as
perceived by proposers. Ethology115: 627-632.
Contributed by Lynsey Brandwein and Julianna Maniscalco
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PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
“SEAHAWKS” PARTICIPATE IN WATERBIRDS
CONFERENCE
The 33rd Annual Meeting of the Waterbird Society, a scientific
organization dedicated to the study of marine and aquatic birds
(http://www.waterbirds.org/), took place in Cape May, NJ,
from November 4 through November 7. I attend this meeting
in most years to present my research on the behavior and
ecology of terns. The conference usually takes place in a good
location to see birds and Cape May is certainly no exception.
Although I enjoy the opportunity to travel to far away places
(recent meetings have been in Barcelona and South Padre
Island, Texas), the nearby location had the advantage that
Wagner College was well-represented at the meeting.
I presented a paper on
fluctuating asymmetry in
common
tern
chicks.
Fluctuating asymmetry is a
measure
of
small
deviations from perfect
bilateral symmetry and can
be used as a measure of
stress during development
or of “good genes”.
Microbiology
Masters
student Jusuf Husic gave a
poster presentation on his
work characterizing ectoparasites on tern feathers (feather lice) and testing for the
presence of pathogenic bacteria in tern chicks (so far he has
found none). Coauthors on his
paper include Microbiology
professors Roy Mosher and
Adam Houlihan and myself.
Two undergraduate Biopsychology majors, Maleeha
Memon and Ashley Nati, also
attended part of the meeting.
Ashley and Maleeha will be
working in the field with me
in the future, and they were
able not only to learn about
waterbirds but also to see
what a scientific meeting is
like.
Presentations by Wagner College authors are listed below:
Husic, J., R. Mosher, A. Houlihan, and B. Palestis. 2009.
Evaluation for carriage of parasites and pathogens in common
tern (Sterna hirundo) chicks. Presented at the Meeting of the
Waterbird Society, 4-7 November, Cape May, NJ.
Palestis, B. 2009. Fluctuating asymmetry in common tern
chicks varies with hatching order and clutch size. Presented at
the Meeting of the Waterbird Society, 4-7 November, Cape
May, NJ.
Ashley Nati and Maleeha Memon took these photos at Cape
May Point State Park from the site of the Cape May Bird
Observatory‟s hawk watch platform.
Contributed by Dr. Palestis
ALUMNI
Dear Alumni,
If you are interested in contributing to our newsletter, you
are very welcome to do so. Contact Dr. Onken by e-mail
(horst.onken@wagner.edu)
with
your
submission,
comment, ideas or questions! We are excited to hear about
where you are, how and what you do!
PUZZLES, JOKES, QUOTES, CARTOONS
POETRY:
From: news:bionet.microbiology --by someone signing as Yersinia
A Mad Scientist Christmas
Twas the night before Christmas and all thru my house,
Not a specimen was stirring, not even a louse.
The test tubes were capped and the rat cages closed,
The mold cultures fuzzy, the mice in repose.
The oven kept warm the ebola and pox,
I still need to locate my husband's clean socks...
But that has to wait till tomorrow, I know;
My buggies still need that much more time to grow.
When from the kitchen came a massive explosion,
I leapt from my bed in perpetual motion.
Grabbing my lab coat I pulled on my pants,
Struggling into them a sick sort of dance.
With fury and haste I put on a shirt,
Running out of the bedroom on feet black with dirt.
Buttoning my lab coat and donning a mask,
I ran into the kitchen holding an Erlenmeyer flask.
I nearly passed out when the man who I saw,
dressed in containment gear sealed without flaw,
Held high a huge sack with his arm stiff and straight,
I could tell he must have a hard time with his weight.
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Through the mike from his suit he said without pause,
"Ho Ho Ho, Merry Christmas, I'm Hanta Claus!"
Over his shoulder he hefted the sack,
We walked into the living room, I offered a snack.
He took it and smiled, placed the sack by my bench,
Instantly I noticed the Clostridium stench.
Brimming with joy, I cried out with glee,
"Did you bring all of these germies for me?"
"Oh yes," said Hanta, "I must show propriety;
By bringing you microbes, I'm saving society.
"You are the only one who loves these diseases.
Therefore I'm glad to oblige who it pleases."
Delirious with excitement I sat by his side
While he gave me a year's stock of microscope slides,
And pasteur pipettes, drug resistant bacteria,
Such as staph, strep and cultures from the genus Neisseria.
The gleam in my eyes caused the house to be lit,
The moment he gave me a gram-staining kit,
Clostridium tetani, perfringens and sporogenes,
Salmonella typhi and Streptococcus pyogenes!
Plus viruses known to produce hepatitis,
Herpes, and rabies, yellow fever and meningitis!
But that was not all, he had parasites too,
Plasmodia, trypanosomes and schistosomes true!
Tapeworms and roundworms, plague-carrying fleas.
How sincerely generous, Hanta did aim to please!
At long last he said he must now go away,
His sled was experiencing radioactive decay.
"Thanks for the presents," I said, shaking his hand,
"They'll keep me off the streets, you understand."
Hanta Claus smiled and bid me goodnight,
Shouting "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good blight!"
GUIDELINES FOR CONTRIBUTORS
Authors in all sections should keep in mind that not all
readers are specialized in their area of interest. Keep your
contribution on a level that everybody can understand.
Contributions may vary in length between about 50 and
500 words and must be submitted by e-mail to
horst.onken@wagner.edu.
Photographs or other images that accompany an article are
very welcome, but must be submitted as separate files
(high quality jpg is the preferred file format) attached to
the e-mail. Be aware that photographs/images may be
minimized in size.
Indicate the section of the newsletter where you want your
contribution to appear.
The deadline for submission of a contribution is the 20th of
the month. Contributions received later may or may not be
considered.
The editor reserves his right to edit your contribution
or post an immediate response.
Editing may involve to publish contributions in other
sections as indicated by the author.
All contributions will clearly indicate the author's
identity.
All contributions are reviewed and publication may be
refused by the editor.
The Editorial Board:
Editor: Dr. Horst Onken, Associate Professor
Assistant Editor: Stephanie Rollizo, Dept. Secretary
Student Assistant Editor: Nidhi Khanna (Biology major)
Student Assistant Editor: N.N.
CARTOON:
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Limulus: The Newsletter of the Wagner College Biological Sciences Department
Description
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The Department of Biological Sciences circulates a newsletter that will be updated monthly, culminating in two special issues per year (January and September). The January edition reviews the fall semester and the September edition reviews the spring semester and summer events. The name of the newsletter is LIMULUS and it is made available as pdf files.
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Limulus Newsletter, November and December 2009
Subject
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Cook, Heather
Houlihan, Adam
Stearns, Donald
Stora, Victor J.
Cozzolino, Jessica
Migliorini, Michael
Electronic newsletters
Table Of Contents
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Letter from the editor / Horst Onken -- Biology professors receive honors at faculty award dinner / Nidhi Khanna -- Biology LC receives special recognition / Nidhi Khanna -- Biology Club News / Nidhi Khanna -- Tri-Beta News / Yolanda Fuks -- Pre-Health News / Nidhi Khanna -- Scholarship Opportunities / Brian Palestis -- Work in the Garden / Horst Onken -- Be a LIMULUS assistant editor / Horst Onken -- Community service opportunity / Nidhi Khanna -- Research with mosquitoes and crabs / Horst Onken -- Trip to Staten Island Zoo / Nidhi Khanna -- Visit to the Museum of Natural History / Nidhi Khanna -- Edward Calbrese about hormesis / Lynsey Brandwein and Julianna Maniscalco -- Publications -- "Seahawks" participate in waterbird conference / Brian Palestis -- A Mad Scientist Christmas
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Wagner College, Department of Biological Sciences
Publisher
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Wagner College
Date Issued
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2009-12
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Provided by Wagner College for scholarly or research purposes only.
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Wagner College Digital Collections
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application/pdf
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8 leaves
Language
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en
Type
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Text
newsletters
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Staten Island (New York, N.Y.)